. >> you mentioned folks already leary after experiencing irene. have you talked to people, are they planning to evacuate? are they planning to ride the storm out? what are their plans? >> a lot of people taking a wait-and-see approach and sandy is not expected to hit until sunday or tuesday and you have some people joking about it and others were taking it seriously. one lady was riding here by on a bike who said to man up, there is not going to be a major storm here. and another guy is stocking up on some party favors, not going to say what they are getting ready to have a party once sandy hits. >> we know people like to have fun but this is a serious situation out there. amari fleming, thank you very much for the update tonight. >> and, gary, you were saying our area could feel effects as soon as sunday, right? >> i think we will. it's an interesting scenario here in the since -- he makes a good point. we need to take a wait-and-see and until saturday. i think by saturday, the storm will still be far enough away. we'll have plenty of time to rea